WHY DO PEOPLE DO THE THINGS THEY DO?

[ladydi770]

Why do People do the Things They do?
Have you ever stopped to think, why did that person cut me off in traffic or why did my boss shoot down my idea, or better yet, why did that person say such a hurtful thing? What really is going on in people’s heads when they do the things they do or say the things they say?
I find myself often times wondering these things, and I sometimes come up with answers, other times, I just scratch my head in amazement. I know we have all been victim to this, and most likely, we have all been the subject of someone’s questioning. What is it in our brains that cause some decisions to be completely irrational and almost unconscious, where other decisions make complete sense (at least to you or the person wondering about your decision) and seem completely rational.
Why does it seem like sometimes the answer to these questions is that the person did what they did because it was of benefit to them and they were not concerned with the fallout of that decision, like who did this negatively affect and why?

Who has these answers – you, me?

 

[BrentBrown89]

How they are raised and the environment they are in is key to how people act.  For someone to change for the better, they need to place themselves in better situations/environments.

[sflynt]

When looking for a reason why people do certain things, never rule out sheer stupidity. 

[dmalsbury]

People are crazy! Who knows why they do stupid or rude things. I guess it must just be in their nature to be jerks. Go figure.

[kyddkai]

Sadly, because they can. Can't really think of a valid reason that justifies their behavior.

[klkwid]

I think they need to feel like bigger people.  Usually when people do hurtful things it's just because they feel threatened or inferior. 

[sommap]

I agree with kikwid. 

[anubabs]

Life experience, childhood environment, family, religious background are all things that makes up people's attitude n character. So in most cases I am not surprised when people act abnormally or in an unusual way around me.

[ladydi770]

Because they have no heart! They have no conscience and they don't know how to be anything but mean.

Another interesting fact about human beings is that they sometimes behave badly just because they don't know any other way to express themselves.  You can effectively spot those individuals and defuse potential problems before they ever get out of the box.

[bang777]

People are miserable sometimes or some people and they do these kind of things to hurt other people's feeling and act in a strange behavior they don't understand what is the cause or root of there evil ways in the world.

[mrisha]

One word STUPIDITY.  You ever wonder why someone will almost cause an accident by pulling out in front of you just to make a turn 5 seconds later.  I often wonder if people leave their brain at home when they get behind the wheel plus they are the ones that will cause an accident and blame it on others.   

[tigerlilly01]

Life experience, childhood environment, family, religious background are all things that makes up people's attitude n character. So in most cases I am not surprised when people act abnormally or in an unusual way around me.

I tend to agree with this theory.  We are all a product of our environment and the way we were brought up, however you can come from a good home and have a good upbringing and still not treat people well.... it is the individuals character and a lot of times the environment they choose will shape the person into a non caring person.  I would be nice if everyone would follow the golden rule of do unto others but for the most part that doesn't happen.

[chickauhtree]

Life experience, childhood environment, family, religious background are all things that makes up people's attitude n character. So in most cases I am not surprised when people act abnormally or in an unusual way around me.

I tend to agree with this theory.  We are all a product of our environment and the way we were brought up, however you can come from a good home and have a good upbringing and still not treat people well.... it is the individuals character and a lot of times the environment they choose will shape the person into a non caring person.  I would be nice if everyone would follow the golden rule of do unto others but for the most part that doesn't happen.

Totally agree!

[BK_Adores_Chase]

You know - lately I wonder the same thing lately.  Every time my boyfriend opens his mouth I wonder what's going on in that little brain of his

[makedoughonline]

This a a question for centries.